(RNS) — The simple truth is that, while no law can prevent a specific mass shooting, commonsense measures can make them less likely overall. This is not debatable. Truth-telling churches should proclaim this loudest of all!

(RNS) — Often when a terrorist strikes in America, many Muslims say, “Please don’t let it be a Muslim.” After 26 people were killed at a Texas Baptist church, it was atheists hoping the gunman wasn’t one of their own.

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — The gunman who opened fire in a small Texas church, killing 26 people during worship services, sent threatening text messages to his mother-in-law before the attack, which appeared to stem from a domestic situation.